Athletes of the week


October 24, 2008 · Updated 10:46 AM 

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BRENNETT RODSETH

Auburn Riverside

• Grade: Senior

• Sport: Football

• Accomplishment: Rodseth, a defensive back for the Ravens, had eight tackles and an assist, including two for a loss in the Raven’s loss to Kentridge. Rodseth also forced a fumble.

• Favorite class: Visual Communications

• Favorite movie: Batman: The Dark Knight

• Most recent book read/author: “It’s Not About the Bike” by Lance Armstrong.

• If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: I would invite Bill Gates and I would serve apple pie.

• Also noted: Rodseth maintains a 3.93 GPA and was named to the Academic All-State wrestling team last year. He is a three-sport letterman and earned the Masonic Oustanding Junior Award. His father Kent Rodseth is a assistant coach for the Auburn Trojans.

JENNSYN CHANEY

Auburn

• Grade: Senior

• Sport: Soccer

• Accomplishment: Chaney notched her first shutout in goal for the Trojans in Auburn’s 0-0 tie against Tahoma this past week.

• Favorite Class: Weightlifting

• Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball

• Most recent book read/author: “A Lesson Before Dying.”

• If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: David Beckham and I would serve him cheese.

• Also noted: Chaney plans to attend a four-year college after graduation.

MATT GAYMAN

Auburn Mountainview

• Grade: Senior

• Sport: Football

• Accomplishment: Gayman, a senior running back, was instrumental in the Lions’ come from behind win against Sumner this past week. Gayman scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, and also kicked a 26-yard field goal.

• Favorite Class: Weightlifting

• Favorite Movie: Count of Monte Cristo

• If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: Eva Longoria and we would have chicken fettucine with alfredo.

• Also noted: Gayman hopes to play football at a four-year university.

DEANNA COLBURN

Auburn Mountainview

• Grade: Junior

• Sport: Soccer

• Accomplishment: Colburn earned her fourth straight shutout in goal this past Thursday against Peninsula. Colburn has 11 shutouts this season.

• Favorite Class: Weight training and chemistry.

• Favorite Movie: The Sandlot

• Most recent book read/author: “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series and “Fast Food Nation.”

• If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: I would invite Edgar Martinez because he has always inspired me with his loyalty to his team and work ethic. I would serve Dick’s Deluxe Cheeseburgers and Fries.

• Also noted: Colburn is the Auburn Mountainview ASB Vice President this year and maintains a 3.87 GPA. She plans to move on to college and study sports journalism or become a teacher.

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